Galeries Lafayette Visual Merchandising Apprentice

Confidential luxury fashion house operating within the high-end retail sector. The employer emphasizes impeccable brand presentation, curated in-store experiences and a strong commitment to craftsmanship and client service; it sits within the wider luxury retail ecosystem and offers structured training for early-career talent.

1. Support the implementation and maintenance of the brand’s visual merchandising directives across the store, including window displays, floor sets and fixture layouts.
2. Assemble and dress mannequins and displays to reflect seasonal campaigns and local commercial priorities.
3. Execute planograms and display schematics with precision, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and visual standards.
4. Prepare materials and physical elements for store resets, promotional launches and stock rotations.
5. Work closely with store management and sales teams to optimise product presentation for conversion and to manage in-store availability of display pieces.
6. Monitor visual quality daily, identify improvements and carry out corrective actions to preserve the brand image.
7. Participate in inventory handling for display items and ensure safe storage and maintenance of props and fixtures.

1. Enrolled in an alternance/apprenticeship programme in visual merchandising, fashion, retail or a related vocational course (BTS, Bachelor or equivalent).
2. Keen aesthetic sensibility and a demonstrable interest in fashion presentation and store design.
3. Strong attention to detail and ability to work to exacting brand standards.
4. Good physical stamina and comfort with manual tasks such as lifting, fixture installation and ladder work.
5. Clear verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with store and regional teams.
6. Flexible availability to support store needs, including schedule variations for merchandising installs.

1. Window dressing and mannequin styling
2. Planogram implementation
3. Retail visual merchandising
4. Fixture installation and basic prop construction
5. Store-level collaboration and communication
6. Attention to brand guidelines and visual standards

Suitable for candidates at the beginning of their careers; previous retail or visual merchandising experience is an advantage but not mandatory for an alternance position.

Currently enrolled in an accredited vocational programme in Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Retail Management or a closely related field (BTS, Bachelor or equivalent), to satisfy alternance/apprenticeship requirements.

The workplace values aesthetic excellence, precision and a strong client-centric ethos. Apprentices are integrated into a collaborative retail environment that balances creative responsibility with structured training and mentorship.